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Rep. Todd Eachus |
  
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Eachus: Hornaman appointed co-chair of House Life Science Caucus
HARRISBURG, Sept. 10 – State Rep. John Hornaman, D-Erie, has been appointed to serve as majority co-chairman of the House Life Sciences Caucus, selected to the position by fellow majority co-chairman Rep. Todd Eachus, D-Luzerne.
"John is a leader in the state House when it comes to supporting medical research and the bioscience field," Eachus said. "He has worked closely with me and his fellow colleagues in the House to promote biotech industries all across the state and has been a staunch supporter of innovative research projects that are happening within the Erie community. His appointment to this caucus will be invaluable because he is a champion of the idea that medical research facilities, high-tech entrepreneurs and government agencies can work together to promote medical treatment and economic investment."
Hornaman has been a lead advocate in promoting the advancements and successes of John Kanzius, a retired Erie broadcast executive and inventor of a new medical device that could revolutionize cancer treatment. Kanzius' revolutionary approach, which uses radio-waves and nano-particles to treat cancer by attacking cancerous host cells, has received attention and support by several leading medical professionals, and has caught the eye of local, state and federal government leaders.
Recently, Hornaman made arrangements for Kanzius to meet with Gov. Ed Rendell, who observed a demonstration of the radio-wave cancer treatment. The meeting took place at Industrial Sales and Manufacturing in Erie, where the radio-wave machines are being built.
Hornaman said Kanzius' invention is a prime example of why Pennsylvania needs to invest in bioscience and medical research and a main reason why he is pleased to have been appointed to the House Life Science Caucus.
"The intrinsic value of expanding life and bioscience research is paramount, as evidenced by Kanzius' achievements with cancer treatment," Hornaman said. "I'm proud to take the lead on furthering projects like this for Pennsylvania as a member of this caucus."
Hornaman added that Kanzius’ research not only holds the promise of being the greatest cancer breakthrough in 20 years, but also has the potential of showing us a new source of alternative energy, both of which could provide a huge economic boost to northwest Pennsylvania.
The House Life Science Caucus was established to address policy issues that are important to the biotechnology and life sciences industry in Pennsylvania. Understanding that nearly 84,000 Pennsylvanians are employed in the bioscience field, working to uncover treatments for cancer and other incurable diseases, Eachus said the industry is vital to Pennsylvanians' future.
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